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Neutral Density Filters

Why do you need a neutral density (ND) filter?

TO CAPTURE SMOOTH MOTION

When shooting moving subjects, such as water or waterfalls, you can use a slow shutter speed to create a sense of blur and movement. In bright light, this can lead to overexposure. An ND filter allows you to use a slower shutter speed without overexposing your image. This is especially useful for landscape photography, where you want to capture the smooth movement of water or clouds.


TO CREATE A SHALLOW DEPTH OF FIELD IN BRIGHT LIGHT

If you want to blur the background of your photo, you need to use a wide aperture. In bright light, this can lead to overexposure. An ND filter allows you to use a wider aperture without overexposing your image. This is a good feature for portrait photography, where you want to focus attention on your subject by blurring the background.

ND filters are available in a variety of strengths, from 2 stops to 10 stops or more. The strength of the filter will determine how much light is reduced. A 2-stop filter will reduce the amount of light entering the camera by two stops, a 3-stop filter will reduce the amount of light by three stops, and so on. ProMaster HGX Prime Variable Neutral Density filters provide 1.3 to 8 stops of light control.

ProMaster HGX Prime Variable Neutral Density Filter

Here are some specific examples of when you might want to use an ND filter:

  • Shooting a portrait in bright sunlight, where you want to blur the background and focus attention on your subject.
  • Shooting a waterfall or other moving water, where you want to create a sense of blur and movement.
  • Shooting a landscape at sunset or sunrise, where you want to capture the smooth movement of clouds or water.

ND filters are a versatile tool that can be used to improve your photography in a variety of situations. Invest in an ND filter!

Shop ProMaster HGX Prime Variable Neutral Density Filters

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